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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.81, 447.89 and 125.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.81, 447.89 and 125.57 is: 188.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.81 : 447.89 = 125.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.81/447.89 = 125.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.81x = 447.89 × 125.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.81x = 56,239.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,239.52/298.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.21

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